The first meeting of the 1st Bendigo Guides was held by Miss Merle Bush on the 22nd of August 1922 in the St Paul' School Room.. Twelve girls were present. Miss Bush was given permission to open the Company by Miss R. Hamilton, State Secretary for Victoria, She received her Captain's Warrant on 12th December 1922. Three black and white photographs of 1st Bendigo Guides. 6942.10a Taken about 1925 on the steps of the Law Courts with wrought iron gates in the background. Twenty three Guides in uniform with one Guide Leader (Merle Bush), in three rows. The Guide in the centre of the back row is holding a flag. names listed on the back (L - R) FRONT ROW - Lily Koska, Norah Moore, ? , Nancy Hamilton, Jean Thurman, Lola Dickson, Aileen Wood, ? . CENTRE ROW - ? Howard, Bev Lansell, Stella Anderson, Beth Beischer, Gwen Young, Ena Wright (with Lanyard), Madge Welch, Merle Bush (with tie), Biddy Stephens, ? , ? , ? Sides, ? . BACK ROW - Ethel Carter, Olive Wright, Marion Henderson. 6942.10b 1st Bendigo Guides. Merle Bush third from right. 6942.10c1st Bendigo Guides. Merle Bush third from right. girl guides, guiding, merle bush, trefoil guild

The first meeting of the 1st Bendigo Guides was held by Miss Merle Bush on the 22nd of August 1922 in the St Paul' School Room. Twelve girls were present. Miss Bush was given permission to open the Company by Miss R. Hamilton, State Secretary for Victoria, she received her Captain's Warrant on 12th December 1922.Copy of Photo Album titles Photos 1923 - Given to Historical Committee by Miss M Sydes Bendigo -Seven pages of copies of black and white photos mostly with captions of guides .Miss F Barfus Ruby Romanis - Miss M.E. Bush Lansellstowe Bendigo 1923 - 1st Bendigo Brownie pack 1931 Olive Wright B.O Estelle Wright T.O-Miss Alenson Miss Swinburne & Miss Sinclair Miss L Clayton in front Training a "Moronga" Xmas 1927 -Ballarat Rangers - Guiders & P.L's at camp Harcourt 1924 - Miss Hogarth, Miss Barfus- 1st Bendigo Guides (Capt Miss Bush) First Kookaburra Patrol - 1st Bendigo Guides- Elsie Sydes- Evelyn Bond on horse - Camp at Taradale - Joan Harper - Elsie Sydes - Bus trip to Bulli Pass - Interstate ranger camp at Palm Brach N.S.W- Lena Weickhardt (now Mrs Wattleworth) girl guides, guiding, merle bush, trefoil guild, the australian womens register

The Merle Bush Trefoil Guild was registered in Bendigo on 18/06/1981.The decision to disband the Merle Bush Trefoil Guild was made at a General Meeting on 17/02/2016. The group agreed to continue as the Merle Bush Friendship Group. The Australian Trefoil Guilds connect women who are either actively involved in Girl Guiding or have a history with Girl Guiding. The purpose of a Trefoil Guild is to keep alive the spirit of the Promise and Law, carry this spirit into the community and to give support Guiding.First photo -Advertiser Saturday January 3, 1942 - Photo by P Pinder - 6 Girl Guides collecting waste aluminum in a bag. Second photo Xmas 1942 photo by P. Pinder two guides about to ride off on cycles to deliver parcels On the right our Treasurer Marie Norris (Hayman) in beautifully correct uniform.... next to her our President Berry Wallace (Richardson) in the modern version(?) The "generous contributor".... .. Bush, of course!girl guides, guiding, merle bush, trefoil guild, advertiser 1942, national war effort, xmas 1942

'History of Bendigo District - Diamond Jubilee 1922 - 1982, Girl Guides Association of Victoria. Researched by Margaret Baker, Bette McLaughlin, Berry Wallace, Agnes Watson, Norma Young. Light blue cover. 33 pages with photos.girl guides association, history, 1922 - 1982, bendigo, girl guides, diamond jubilee.

Guiding in Bendigo was started by Miss Muriel Evelyn (Merle) Bush. The first meeting of the 1st Bendigo Company was held on the 22nd of August 1922 at the St. Paul's School Room with twelve girls present.Light blue covered booklet produced by the Girl Guides Association of Victoria for the Diamond Jubilee Bendigo 1922 - 1982. Researched by Margaret Baker, Bette McLaughlin, Berry Wallace, Agnes Watson, Norma Young. Trefoil Guild. Typewritten history of Guiding in Bendigo. 33pp. Includes black and white photos and line drawings. Short biographies of founding Committee members are included.merle bush, girl guides, guiding, jubilees

The first meeting of the 1st Bendigo Guides was held by Miss Merle Bush on the 22nd of August 1922 in the St Paul' School Room. Twelve girls were present. Miss Bush was given permission to open the Company by Miss R. Hamilton, State Secretary for Victoria, she received her Captain's Warrant on 12th December 1922.First is a Colour Photo of 2 members of the Merle Bush Trefoil Guild holding the Centenary Quilt. Second Colour photo of swatch on quilt of dragon and with Merle Bush Bendigo. Three colour photocopies of other panels on the centenary quilt.Written on back of first photo - Valda Coghill - member(L) & VTGA'S SISTER Rae Centenary Quilt/Vic - Incl "Dragon" by MBTG Bgobendigo guides, merle bush, trefoil guild, centenary quilt

The first meeting of the 1st Bendigo Guides was held by Miss Merle Bush on the 22nd of August 1922 in the St Paul' School Room. Twelve girls were present. Miss Bush was given permission to open the Company by Miss R. Hamilton, State Secretary for Victoria, she received her Captain's Warrant on 12th December 1922.Colour Picture Lady standing at table with bag in hand(donga) Standing in front of Merle Bush Trefoil Guild Banner Photo of MHAS Bendigo on wall in back and board with BP Emblem Guides also on wall. Jan Ollif (?) State Commisioner 100 years of Girl Guides in Vic 9th Oct 2011 Bgogirl guides, guiding, merle bush, trefoil guild

In the years of Allan Doney’s photography, landmark buildings succumbed to fire, neglect and redevelopment. He photographed the grey sand hills from Bendigo’s mining past, the streetscapes, poppet heads, miners’ cottages, gracious homes with ornate verandahs, trams and much more. Above all, his photographs show how much of the city has survived from the 19th century – and how much has not. Through two decades of great change, Allan Doney was there to capture ways people interacted with it. Although he travelled to many other places in Northern Victoria and beyond in search of subjects for his art, he seemed to always return to Bendigo for inspiration.

In the years of Allan Doney’s photography, landmark buildings succumbed to fire, neglect and redevelopment. He photographed the grey sand hills from Bendigo’s mining past, the streetscapes, poppet heads, miners’ cottages, gracious homes with ornate verandahs, trams and much more. Above all, his photographs show how much of the city has survived from the 19th century – and how much has not. Through two decades of great change, Allan Doney was there to capture ways people interacted with it. Although he travelled to many other places in Northern Victoria and beyond in search of subjects for his art, he seemed to always return to Bendigo for inspiration.

In the years of Allan Doney’s photography, landmark buildings succumbed to fire, neglect and redevelopment. He photographed the grey sand hills from Bendigo’s mining past, the streetscapes, poppet heads, miners’ cottages, gracious homes with ornate verandahs, trams and much more. Above all, his photographs show how much of the city has survived from the 19th century – and how much has not. Through two decades of great change, Allan Doney was there to capture ways people interacted with it. Although he travelled to many other places in Northern Victoria and beyond in search of subjects for his art, he seemed to always return to Bendigo for inspiration.

The first meeting of the 1st Bendigo Guides was held by Miss Merle Bush on the 22nd of August 1922 in the St Paul' School Room. Twelve girls were present. Miss Bush was given permission to open the Company by Miss R. Hamilton, State Secretary for Victoria, she received her Captain's Warrant on 12th December 1922.First article is from "Matilda" August 1947 - Miss merle Bush Vol XXIV No 1. Second article "Matilda" - Bendigo Centenary September 1951 with black and white photo of 4th Bendigo Guides and Guiders talking to Mrs Orr around a fire.girl guides, guiding, merle bush, trefoil guild, the australian womens register, matilda

Prior to the election of female Councillor's and Mayors, the Mayoress role as wife of the Mayor, was one of the few ways women could officially undertake civic duties. Mayoress's made important contributions through their charity work, even stepping in on occasions to undertake Mayoral duties. Mayoress Giudice was born Beatrice Annie Harvey in Bendigo and became the first Girl Guide Commissioner in Bendigo. The Giudice family was associated with the Lyric Theatre, the Bendigo United Breweries, Shamrock Hotel and the Bendigo Lyric Photo Plays. Mrs Giudice died in 1980, aged 95 years.Framed, oval photographic portraits with convex glass and print, created using a collodion wet plate process. Hand coloured detail.Mrs M.G Giudice / Mayoress 1922 -24.sandhurst, bendigo, mayoress, mayor, vincent kelly, studio photography, portrait, giudice, beatrice annie harvey, lyric theatre bendigo, girl guides, mayor giudice, city of greater bendigo portraits, framed copy

VIC TOUR brochure THIS WEEK IN BENDIGO Guide to entertainment and Scenic Attractions Two sheet, eight page paper brochure Lists entertainment, visitor attractions/sites and events for the week commencing 25/08/69Government Printer, Melbournevictorian government tourist bureau, bendigo

The first meeting of the 1st Bendigo Guides was held by Miss Merle Bush on the 22nd of August 1922 in the St Paul' School Room. Twelve girls were present. Miss Bush was given permission to open the Company by Miss R. Hamilton, State Secretary for Victoria, she received her Captain's Warrant on 12th December 1922. Colour Picture of three women standing in front of Merle Bush Trefoil Guild members Board listing President Secretary Treasurer from 1981 to 2017Up to date Members Board Merle Bush Trefoil Guild Office Bearers Left Grae Dack Treasurer Centre Lola Johnston President Right Wynne Baker Secretary March 2017girl guides, guiding, merle bush, trefoil guild

The first meeting of the 1st Bendigo Guides was held by Miss Merle Bush on the 22nd of August 1922 in the St Paul' School Room. Twelve girls were present. Miss Bush was given permission to open the Company by Miss R. Hamilton, State Secretary for Victoria, she received her Captain's Warrant on 12th December 1922. Certificate with Yellow external border. THE MERLE BUSH TREFOIL GUILD BENDIGO - OF THE NORTH CENTRAL REGION BENDIGO SOUTHERN DIVISION BENDIGO CENTRAL DISTRICT - IN THE STATE OF VICTORIA- WAS FORMED ON THE 12-4-1981. REGISTERED ON THE 18-6-1981. girl guides, guiding, merle bush, trefoil guild

The first meeting of the 1st Bendigo Guides was held by Miss Merle Bush on the 22nd of August 1922 in the St Paul' School Room. Twelve girls were present. Miss Bush was given permission to open the Company by Miss R. Hamilton, State Secretary for Victoria, she received her Captain's Warrant on 12th December 1922.Four page A4 document - Pages one and two from the Australia Womens register - Third page Muriel Bush OBE - Girl Guides Training - Fourth page - Ideas for Unit/District/Region Reunionsgirl guides, guiding, merle bush, trefoil guild, the australian womens register

The first meeting of the 1st Bendigo Guides was held by Miss Merle Bush on the 22nd of August 1922 in the St Paul' School Room. Twelve girls were present. Miss Bush was given permission to open the Company by Miss R. Hamilton, State Secretary for Victoria, she received her Captain's Warrant on 12th December 1922.Combined Service of Thanksgiving for 70 years of guiding in Australia. Sunday 3rd August 1980 3.00pm IN ST PETER"S ANGLICIAN CHURCH EAGLHAWK - Schedule of ServiceMuriel Bush attended this service and walked home afterwardssgirl guides, guiding, merle bush, trefoil guild, the australian womens register

The first meeting of the 1st Bendigo Guides was held by Miss Merle Bush on the 22nd of August 1922 in the St Paul' School Room. Twelve girls were present. Miss Bush was given permission to open the Company by Miss R. Hamilton, State Secretary for Victoria, she received her Captain's Warrant on 12th December 1922."From a Flicker to a Flame" Pages ten, eleven, twelve and thirteen - The Germination of Australian Guiding. Black and White photo on page eleven and thirteen. A3 photocopies black and whitegirl guides, guiding, merle bush, trefoil guild, the australian womens register, from a flicker to a flame, the germination of australian guiding

The first meeting of the 1st Bendigo Guides was held by Miss Merle Bush on the 22nd of August 1922 in the St Paul' School Room. Twelve girls were present. Miss Bush was given permission to open the Company by Miss R. Hamilton, State Secretary for Victoria, she received her Captain's Warrant on 12th December 1922.Guiding Matters - November 2007 -JLM Thirteen page document of research into Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh including photographs of related wedding/anniversaryeventsThis one is going into the next Guiding Mattersgirl guides, guiding, merle bush, trefoil guild, queen elizabeth ii, duke of edinburgh, royal wedding 1947, monarchy, guiding matters

The first meeting of the 1st Bendigo Guides was held by Miss Merle Bush on the 22nd of August 1922 in the St Paul' School Room. Twelve girls were present. Miss Bush was given permission to open the Company by Miss R. Hamilton, State Secretary for Victoria, she received her Captain's Warrant on 12th December 1922.Happy Birthday card - White with two pink roses on front and one larger pink rose on backTo the members of Merle Bush Trefoil Guild. Congratulations on achieving 25 years of service fellowship and fun. Twenty-five years ago you were a very young Guild and I was a very new State Adviser. We have all travelled a long way and have done much ion those years. I am very sorry that I am unable to be with you to take part in your celebrations, but you will be in my thoughts. My love and very best wishes to you all Mary Grigggirl guides, guiding, merle bush, trefoil guild, the australian womens register

The first meeting of the 1st Bendigo Guides was held by Miss Merle Bush on the 22nd of August 1922 in the St Paul' School Room. Twelve girls were present. Miss Bush was given permission to open the Company by Miss R. Hamilton, State Secretary for Victoria, she received her Captain's Warrant on 12th December 1922.Happy Birthday card - Cream with Brownish toned picture of Rochester Cathedral on frontThe Members of "Daisy Hart" Trefoil Guild send their Congrats on the occasion of your 25th birthday, hope there will be many more happy years ahead for your guild - Many Happy returns.girl guides, guiding, merle bush, trefoil guild, daisy hart trefoil guild, 25th birthday merle bush trefoil guild

The first meeting of the 1st Bendigo Guides was held by Miss Merle Bush on the 22nd of August 1922 in the St Paul' School Room. Twelve girls were present. Miss Bush was given permission to open the Company by Miss R. Hamilton, State Secretary for Victoria, she received her Captain's Warrant on 12th December 1922.Happy Birthday card - Colored scene of boats on a lake with building in the backgroundCongratulations and best wishes to the Merle Bush trefoil Guild on your 25th birthday ad all the best for your future. Happy Birthday. I am sorry that no one from Goulburn Valley Trefoil Guild can be with you today but I hope you have a wonderful day Beth Brisbane Goulburn Valley Trefoil Guildgirl guides, guiding, merle bush, trefoil guild, 25th birthday merle bush trefoil guild, goulburn valley trefoil guild

The first meeting of the 1st Bendigo Guides was held by Miss Merle Bush on the 22nd of August 1922 in the St Paul' School Room. Twelve girls were present. Miss Bush was given permission to open the Company by Miss R. Hamilton, State Secretary for Victoria, she received her Captain's Warrant on 12th December 1922.Card with Honeysuckle and Dog Rose drawings of fruit and flowers in red and pink on the front1 Halsey Street Box Hill South. Dear Wynne Please accept my apology for the 25th Birthday celebration of Merle Bush Trefoil Guild. I hope you have a wonderful day and I shall be thinking of you. As I grow older I find I prefer to restrict my activities to the things that are close to home. I am still driving but only locally and to places that I know. Best wishes to all Marie Stubbsgirl guides, guiding, merle bush, trefoil guild, the australian womens register

The first meeting of the 1st Bendigo Guides was held by Miss Merle Bush on the 22nd of August 1922 in the St Paul' School Room. Twelve girls were present. Miss Bush was given permission to open the Company by Miss R. Hamilton, State Secretary for Victoria, she received her Captain's Warrant on 12th December 1922.White rectangular Card with red border and blue and black writing- ISGF - AISG - Record of Twinning- Merle Bush Trefoil Guild Victoria Australia is twinned with Canadian Trefoil Guild South Shore 1986girl guides, guiding, merle bush, trefoil guild, canadian trefoil guild south shore 1986, isgf, aisg, twinning

The first meeting of the 1st Bendigo Guides was held by Miss Merle Bush on the 22nd of August 1922 in the St Paul' School Room. Twelve girls were present. Miss Bush was given permission to open the Company by Miss R. Hamilton, State Secretary for Victoria, she received her Captain's Warrant on 12th December 1922.Letter with black border on parchment paper - Buckingham Palace 3rd March 1952 - Black typing and blue handwriting. Typed address a at the bottom -rectangular envelope with black border with Royal insignia on back of envelope3rd March 1952. Dear Madam I am commanded by the Queen to express to you and to all those on whose behalf you wrote her sincere thanks for your kind message of sympathy in her great loss. Her Majesty greatly appreciates their thought of her and her family at this time Yours truly Edward Ford - The Divisional Commissioner -The Northern Division Girl Guides Association of Victoria Serpentine Victoria Australiagirl guides, guiding, merle bush, trefoil guild, queen elizabeth ii, buckingham palace, royalty

The first meeting of the 1st Bendigo Guides was held by Miss Merle Bush on the 22nd of August 1922 in the St Paul's School Room. Twelve girls were present. Miss Bush was given permission to open the Company by Miss R. Hamilton, State Secretary for Victoria, she received her Captain's Warrant on 12th December 1922.An order of Service for Emily Mary Lowery "Maisie" with photo on front coverA Thanksgiving and Eucharist to celebrate the life of Emily Mary Lowery "Maisie" 21.9.1930 - 4.4. 2007 St Mary's Anglican Church High Street Kangaroo Flat Wednesday 11th April 2007 Reverend Christie Kimpton Organist Joy Bruechertgirl guides, guiding, merle bush, trefoil guild, emily mary loweery, st marys anglican church

The first meeting of the 1st Bendigo Guides was held by Miss Merle Bush on the 22nd of August 1922 in the St Paul's School Room. Twelve girls were present. Miss Bush was given permission to open the Company by Miss R. Hamilton, State Secretary for Victoria, she received her Captain's Warrant on 12th December 1922. Four Foolscap sheets listing items in the Bendigo District Archives. Envelope with instructions regarding list of records and their use and storage To be kept in permanent records and handed on to successor on each change of office bearers. List of records of Bendigo District 1922-1982 deposited in archives at Girl Guide headquarters Victoria. Copy for Merle Bush Trefoil Guildgirl guides, guiding, merle bush, trefoil guild, bendigo district archives

BENDIGO COMPETITIONS SOCIETY 1977 FESTIVAL GUIDE - Bendigo City Hallbendigo, hospital, musical competitions, bendigo, music, festivals

Document. White bi-fold program for the presentation of the ''Royal Navy White Ensign form H.M.A.S. Bendigo'', from the Bendigo Girl Guides to the City of Bendigo.document, memo, white brochure for a presentation

BENDIGO COMPETITIONS SOCIETY 1976 FESTIVAL GUIDE- Bendigo City Hall May 1976bendigo, hospital, musical competitions, bendigo, music, festivals